Oct. 11 is National Coming Out Day — the perfect time to look at the advances of lesbian, gay, bisexual and transgender people in the workplace.

Though the “gay pay gap” is very real — the Atlantic reported in 2015 that Canadian gay men earn almost 5 percent less than straight men, while lesbians earn nearly 9 percent less than straight men — members of the LGBT+ community are blazing trails in the business world.

David Geffen Net Worth: $7.8 Billion

David Geffen is best known for his eponymous Geffen Records, which released John Lennon’s iconic “Double Fantasy” album, along with releases from Donna Summer and Nirvana. Turns out, founding an uber-successful record company pays well — Geffen has accumulated a reported net worth of $7.8 billion.

Geffen has long been a prominent member of the LGBT+ community and made Out magazine’s “Power 50” list of the most influential gay men and women in America in 2007. He dedicates his time to philanthropy and has become the largest single donor to the University of California system for his multimillion-dollar contributions to UCLA.

Peter Thiel Net Worth: $2.6 Billion

Thiel might not have the name recognition of some of the execs on our list, but you’ll surely recognize some of his business ventures, which include cofounding PayPal and providing venture capitalist funding for Facebook. And, he’s known for his big and bold ideas.

His work as an entrepreneur, venture capitalist and hedge fund manager have earned him a net worth of $2.6 billion.

Thiel also donates his time and resources to charitable causes. The Thiel Foundation provides funding for young entrepreneurs in the science and technology fields, and he supports the SENS Research Foundation, which funds research to combat age-related disease.

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Michael Kors Net Worth: $1 Billion

A fashion designer, business mogul and media personality, Michael Kors is a true triple threat. His successful business ventures — which include his Michael Kors Runway Collection and 10 seasons as a judge on Bravo’s “Project Runway” — helped him accumulate a net worth of $1 billion.

Kors has designed for some of the most influential figures in pop culture and politics, including Heidi Klum and Michelle Obama. Kors also makes regular media appearances — even playing himself in an episode of “Gossip Girl.” Additionally, Kors works closely with the United Nations World Food Programme to help end world hunger.

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Tim Cook Net Worth: $400 Million

Taking over for Apple’s enigmatic founder Steve Jobs was no easy task, but Apple CEO Tim Cook has made the role all his own. After more than a decade of leadership at IBM, Cook became a chief operating officer at Intelligent Electronics and the vice president of corporate materials for Compaq before making his way over to Apple. His long, successful career has earned him a reported net worth of at least $400 million.

That money goes to good use, too. In 2015, Cook famously announced that he intends to use his entire fortune for philanthropy. He has also spoken out on key human rights issues, including the need to end HIV transmission and reform U.S. immigration policies.

Martine Rothblatt Net Worth: $340 Million

An accomplished lawyer and entrepreneur with a knack for medicine and technology, Martine Rothblatt founded the $5.6 billion pharmaceutical company United Therapeutics and has a reported net worth of $340 million.

Before founding her pharmaceutical company, Rothblatt made her living as a lawyer, worked on the Human Genome Project and created both Sirius Radio and GeoStar. An active philanthropist, Rothblatt’s pharmaceutical company is using cloning techniques to develop organs to help patients who need transplants.

In a 2016 interview with Forbes, she said, “We’re going to create an entire ecosystem of unlimited supply of hearts, lungs, kidneys and livers for patients everywhere in the United States and abroad.”

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Ellen DeGeneres Net Worth: $400 Million

Perhaps the most visible executive who is part of the LGBT+ community, Ellen DeGeneres’ work on her eponymous sitcom, American Idol judgeship and daytime talk show have amassed her a reported net worth of $400 million — plus almost 30 Daytime Emmys. DeGeneres also plays an active role in running her lifestyle brand, ED by Ellen DeGeneres, which includes clothing, accessories, home goods and footwear.

DeGeneres is a dedicated philanthropist. According to Look to the Stars, a celebrity charity news source, DeGeneres has supported charitable efforts that include Stand Up To Cancer, The Trevor Project — an effort to help at-risk LGBT youth — and Habitat for Humanity.

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Perez Hilton Net Worth: $30 Million

The ultimate media disrupter, Perez Hilton was among the first to turn blogging into a serious business. His divisive, self-titled blog gets 12 million unique viewers and 131 million impressions monthly. That, combined with his acting work, have allowed Hilton to accumulate a reported net worth of $30 million.

Hilton donates his time and resources to help the LGBT+ community, along with other charitable causes. Look to the Stars reported that Hilton supports PETA, GLAAD, Straight But Not Narrow and St. Francis Food Pantries and Shelters.

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Sia Net Worth: $20 Million

Turn on the radio, and you’re likely to hear the work of pop artist Sia Furler — best known as Sia. The singer-songwriter first caught audiences’ attention with her song “Breathe Me” and has since topped charts with singles like “Chandelier” and “The Greatest.”

Aside from her own music, Sia has penned hits for Rihanna, Katy Perry and Beyoncé. Sia’s music career has allowed her to accumulate a reported net worth of $20 million.

Furler is also an outspoken animal rights activist, supporting PETA and The Humane Society.

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Ellen Page Net Worth: $14 Million

Perhaps best known for her breakout role in 2007’s “Juno,” Ellen Page has earned her reputation as an award-winning actress. Her acting and directing work has lent her a reported net worth of $14 million.

Page is an active philanthropist and an outspoken advocate for the LGBT+ community. Her VICELAND series, “Gaycation,” explored LGBT+ cultures around the world, including in India, France and Ukraine. She’s also an outspoken feminist and has supported charitable causes, including the U.S. Campaign for Burma and the Food Bank For New York City.

Inga Beale Net Worth: Unknown

As CEO of Lloyd’s of London, Inga Beale disrupts the “boy’s club” image typically associated with financial institutions. Since stepping into the top job in 2013, Beale has helped make Lloyd’s of London a runaway success, reporting a profit of about $2.7 billion.

Beale’s net worth is unknown, but for her leadership in 2016, Beale took home a base salary of $1 million and a bonus of $584,000 for a total of about $1.6 million, according to Bloomberg. She has also taken on a role as patron to Insuring Women’s Futures, an initiative aimed at broadening women’s roles in the insurance industry.

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Christopher Bailey Net Worth: Unknown

As president and chief creative officer of the iconic London luxury fashion brand Burberry Group PLC, Christopher Bailey is among the most stylish executives on this list. While his net worth remains undisclosed, the Wall Street Journal reported Bailey took home a salary of $2.74 million in 2016.

Before stepping into his role as CEO of Burberry, Bailey was a key part of the brand’s creative team. He joined the company as design director in 2001 and took over as CEO in 2009, but he returned to his roots as chief creative officer in early 2017.

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